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Notably, however, the plan has sparked controversy regarding its legality under the provisions of the Regime Centralizado de Execuções (RCE). Originally intended for clubs registered under the Sistema de Administração do Futebol (SAF) framework, questions have been raised about the appropriateness of Corinthians, a club that is not categorized under SAF, in proposing such a plan. The SAF usually stipulates a minimum allocation of 20% of incoming revenue for debt servicing, leading some legal experts to argue that Corinthians' lower allocation of 4% may not comply with these regulations.